CMA-Occupational Medicine

WVU Medicine

20h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) in Occupational Medicine. The CMA performs basic nursing skills under the direction and supervision of a practice physician, advanced practice professional, and/or registered nursing staff. The role involves greeting and escorting patients, preparing exam rooms, assisting with exams, tests, and procedures, scheduling appointments, setting up referrals, educating patients on follow-up, maintaining quality control logs, ensuring medical equipment is functional, and assisting with medical documentation. The role also includes on-the-job training for various drug testing, phlebotomy, audiometry, respirator fit testing, and spirometry certifications. The schedule is four 10-hour shifts, totaling 40 hours per week, during the day shift.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• Current National Certification as Certified Medial Assistant.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program.
• One (1) year of healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Greets and escorts patient to exam rooms; prepares for provider visit by obtaining initial information and vital signs.
• Prepares exam rooms for patients with attention to cleanliness and availability of supplies.
• Assists with and/or performs exams, tests, and procedures.
• Schedules appointments and sets up referral contacts as needed.
• Assists provider during patient examinations and procedures.
• Educates patients on follow up expectations.
• Maintains quality control testing logs as required.
• Ensures all medical equipment is in proper working condition.
• Assists patients with completion of medical documentation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees